2013 Chevrolet Sonic Technical Service Bulletins

1,726 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10056605Dec 1, 2014Engine. Buick/chevrolet: due to loss of wastegate preload, the malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0299 (engine underboost) is set and wear in waste actuator rod end to pin joint is normal. Model 2013-2015 encore, sonic, trax, 2011-2015 cruze.
• 10114271Nov 25, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10114270Nov 25, 2014Equipment. This warranty bulletin provides labor operation numbers for customer concerns that can't be duplicated.
• 10114759Nov 24, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
• 10114748Nov 24, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Diagnostic Trouble Code B101D-37 history in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module or telematics communication interface control module. Engineering has determined that this code will only display in history on the scan tool and will not cause issues with OnStar system operation.
• 10250026Nov 21, 2014Equipment. Please return service inventory of ACDelco part numbers 20964305, 20964306, 20877116, and 20898936 (Date Codes 077 13166 - 077 13228, June 15, 2013?August 16, 2013).
• 10246513Nov 21, 2014Equipment. Please return service inventory of ACDelco part numbers 20964305, 20964306, 20877116, and 20898936 (Date Codes 077 13166 - 077 13228, June 15, 2013?August 16, 2013).
• 10114746Nov 21, 2014Engine. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Malfunction Indicator Lamp on or engine misfire, rough idle, extended crank, or crank no start in some cases. Technician will need to perform published Service Information diagnostics. If technician finds carbon an upper engine and valve cleaning should be performed.
• 10114267Nov 21, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides information on top tier fuels and what brands are available.
• 10114265Nov 20, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure to check the headlamp wiring connector and replace if damaged.
• 10114262Nov 18, 2014Brakes. This informational bulletin explains a normal condition for what and how the drive line can clunk.
• 10114260Nov 18, 2014Forward collision avoidance. This information bulletin explains the use of drilling high strength steel in a collision repair and the GM recommended CryoCobalt Drill bit.
• 10114732Nov 14, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the time on the radio display is inaccurate at times. If this concern is encountered, it can be alleviated by turning off the Automatic Clock Sync feature.
• 10114244Nov 7, 2014Electrical system. This technical bulletin provides a procedure on how to turn the transport mode message of and reset the battery light flashing.
• 10114705Nov 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10114240Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10114239Nov 3, 2014Equipment. This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
• 10252163Nov 1, 2014Equipment. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10250082Nov 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10247063Nov 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
• 10246569Nov 1, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
• 10245951Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10245760Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Transport Mode On Message Displayed in Driver Information Center (DIC) and/or Battery Light is Flashing (Follow Procedure as Outlined Below)
• 10074105Nov 1, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073901Nov 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072566Nov 1, 2014Steering. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10057066Nov 1, 2014Steering. Chevrolet/buick: electronic power steering (eps) have new steering gears released and applied to new calibrations. Old calibrations of eps are combined old eps calibrations. Model 2013-14 encore, sonic, trax.
• 10135366Oct 31, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about improper engine block cleaning during engine block service could lead to lines in the block deck surface that may be mistaken for cracks. Technician using improper block deck cleaning methods may see lines in the block deck surface. These lines are the result of using abrasive pad bristle devices to clean the gasket surface of…
• 10135356Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have high and low pressures, outside temperature, humidity, and vent temperature.
• 10114330Oct 30, 2014Steering. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to recalibrate a steering gear after replacement.
• 10114328Oct 30, 2014Equipment. This information for Warranty administration - Changes the Service Policy and Procedures Section 1.6.2.11 and now is refered to Article 3.2.9 of the 1st addition manual for details of Technician Identification and Accounting of Labor Time
• 10114309Oct 23, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin explains how to care for wiper blades.
• 10114304Oct 23, 2014Equipment. This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on whats considered a normal warm up time in cold ambient temperatures.
• 10135342Oct 20, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10135337Oct 17, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The…
• 10114299Oct 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
• 10114296Oct 16, 2014Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information of the JOB CARD, for a repair on vehicles and what is acceptable - customer authorization; Service manager approvals and transaction authorization; Details of concern, cause and correction; Labor Time; Technician ID and acoutablity of labor time; Proper documentation and retension of warranty parts; Accurate sublet charges and receipts; Add on…
• 10114295Oct 16, 2014Equipment. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the air cleaner outlet duct if splits were found and causing the customers concern of MIL on.
• 10114292Oct 13, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure on how to cold crank test a battery in a vehicle.
• 10135322Oct 10, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
• 10135321Oct 10, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that show an error message when a media disc is installed. Technician will need to check the Regular Production Option Code list to verify if the disc is compatible.
• 10114288Oct 9, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to lube the clutch pedal pin and clutch pedal return spring to correct the customers concern of a squeaking clutch pedal.
• 10135316Oct 7, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent engine misfire and a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0300, P0301, and/or P0304. Technician will need to follow published Service Information diagnostics first. If the Service Information diagnostics do not isolate a cause for this…
• 10114281Oct 6, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin states that it no longer valid and refers to a new bulletin.
• 10114280Oct 6, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on Inappropriate Warranty Claims Submitted for Damaged Radios and IPCs
• 10114279Oct 6, 2014Electrical system. This preliminary bulletin provides a procedure to replace the ignition cylinder if found that it has excessive wear which can cause the vehicle to power up or start when the key is put in the ignition with out turning it.
• 10057006Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. Buick/chevrolet: vehicle powers up, whether key in ignition or left in ignition, with cranking and/or cranking of the engine and makes warning chime inoperative. Model 2012-15 encore, cruze, sonic, trax.
• 10056995Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Chevrolet: due to air cleaner outlet duct, located after mass air flow (maf) sensor, causing improper airflow into induction system, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminate. Model 2012-2014 sonic.
• 10112251Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is missing needle bearings. Be sure to clean the oil drains to retrieve the needle bearings. Each roller rocker has 66 bearings.
• 10150637Sep 23, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.

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